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		<title>The Five Buddha Families</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 7; 7:00 to 9:00. September 14; 7:00 to 9:00. September 28; 7:00 to 9:00. October 5; 7:00 to 9:00. October 12; 7:00 to 9:00. ] How do we bridge the gap between our meditative practice and the real and personal experience of our lives? Navigating our life can seem daunting without a map or aerial view. The five buddha families, or principles, are a way of looking at ourselves, others, and situations with clarity and an understanding that everything is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Just Sit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:47:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ August 31; 7:00 to 8:00. September 7; 7:00 to 8:00. September 14; 7:00 to 8:00. September 21; 7:00 to 8:00. September 28; 7:00 to 8:00. October 5; 7:00 to 8:00. October 12; 7:00 to 8:00. October 19; 7:00 to 8:00. ] Do Less, Live More. Join us on Wednesday evenings for an hour of group meditation. The evening will be devoted to sitting meditation with a brief period of walking meditation. All meditative traditions are welcome to join us in silent practice, and basic meditation instruction will be provided on certain evenings. We appreciate any donation; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sadhana of Mahamudra</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 21; 6:00 to 6:45. ] The Sadhana of Mahamudra is a practice text composed by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of Shambhala. He wrote the Sadhana in a sacred cave in Bhutan in 1968 at an important turning point in his presentation of the Buddhist teachings in the West. 
The Sadhana of Mahamudra is one of the first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Contentment in Everyday Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ August 3; 7:00 to 9:00. August 10; 7:00 to 9:00. August 17; 7:00 to 9:00. August 24; 7:00 to 9:00. August 31; 7:00 to 9:00. ] Contentment can be hard to find. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships. With meditation practice, we relax with ourselves and appreciate simple human experiences. Difficult emotions and the challenges of life can be met with gentleness, mindfulness and inquisitiveness. The purpose of Contentment in Everyday Life is to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>July Nyinthun</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ July 18; 9:00 to 12:00. ] Our monthly nyinthun will be held on Sunday, July 18th from 9am-12pm. We will be alternating sitting and walking meditation, with a short period of yoga in the middle. As always, all are welcome to come for any part of the three hours. Beginners are cordially welcome and meditation instruction will be available.]]></description>
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		<title>Reception for Author Susan Piver</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ July 21; 6:00 to 6:45. ] The Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group is pleased to host a reception for author Susan Piver on Wednesday, July 21st, from 6:00-6:45pm. Please join us for light refreshments and the opportunity to meet Ms. Piver before her talk and book signing at Northshire Bookstore, starting at 7:00pm.

Susan Piver will be presenting her new book The Wisdom [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Four Limitless Ones: Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ June 29; 7:00 to 9:00. July 6; 7:00 to 9:00. July 13; 7:00 to 9:00. ] "May all sentient beings enjoy happiness and the root of happiness.
"May they be free from suffering and the root of suffering.
"May they not be separated from the great happiness devoid of suffering.
"May they dwell in the great equanimity free from passion, aggression, and prejudice."
-Traditional Chant
 
Contemplation of the Four Limitless Ones is a traditional way [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Audio Class and Discussion &#8211; True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ July 20; 7:00 to 9:00. July 27; 7:00 to 9:00. ] In True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart, the renowned Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh offers timeless insight into the nature of real love. With simplicity and warmth, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and freedom. Thich Nhat Hanh presents transformative practices to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2nd Annual Community Tag Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ July 31; 8:00 to 3:00. ] Announcing our second annual Community Tag Sale, a fun event where where bargain hunting meets non-attachment and impermanence!  

Based on the success of last year’s fundraising tag sale, we're doing it again! Stop by the center on Saturday, July 31st from 8am-3pm for great items generously donated by our community for the financial benefit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Side by Side: Growing Together in Relationships</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/side-by-side-growing-together-in-relationships/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ August 20; 7:00 to 9:00. August 21; 9:00 to 5:00. August 22; 9:00 to 3:00. ] The Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group is sorry to announce the cancellation of our program Side By Side: Growing Together in Relationships with Carol and Patton Hyman this weekend. Please be advised that there will not be a Friday night public talk, if you were planning to attend. We hope to reschedule the program, so please [...]]]></description>
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